(Willow Springs) – Preparation continues at the Star Theatre in Willow Springs for “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, a play presented by The Willow Springs Theater Guild under the direction of Michael McHenry. The play will have wonderful surprises, while at the same time preserving what theater-goers love most about the enchanted lands of Oz and Kansas.

Performances will be Friday and Saturday, September 28 & 29 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, September 30 at 2 PM; Friday and Saturday October 5 & 6 at 7 PM and Sunday October 7 at 2 PM.

This year seating is reserved and tickets are available at DOC, at the southeast corner of Main and Harris, the four-way stop in Willow Springs. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door.

Organizers say that “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” will include appearances from Tona Bowen and Gilbert Jordan.